This training course provides a complete and practical overview of Victoria’s Child Safe Standards - helping organisations understand their legal obligations, strengthen child safety culture and implement the standards effectively.
Designed for all staff and volunteers working with children and young people, this session combines legal clarity with real-world application. Whether your organisation is a school, council, parish, sporting club or community service, participants will gain the knowledge and tools to create safer environments for children.
What You Will Learn
Participants will gain a detailed understanding of how to implement each of the eleven Child Safe Standards and what they mean in practice. The course explores:
- The origins and purpose of the Child Safe Standards in Victoria
- How to interpret and apply all eleven standards across your organisation
- How to identify your organisation’s specific obligations under law and regulation
- Building a culture of listening, safety and trust
- Using reflection tools and guiding questions to support implementation
- Practical examples of embedding the standards into policies, procedures and everyday practice
Who Should Attend
This training is suitable for anyone responsible for delivering, managing or overseeing child-related services, including:
- Government, independent and Catholic schools
- Early learning centres, kindergartens and childcare services
- Faith-based organisations and parishes
- Disability, health and youth services
- Sporting clubs, arts programs and community groups
- Boards, committees of management and leadership teams
Why Choose This Training
- Developed by specialists in safeguarding and governance
- Provides clear, actionable strategies for each standard
- Encourages shared understanding across staff and volunteer teams
- Builds confidence and consistency in applying safeguarding principles
- Supports compliance, cultural change and community trust
- Tailored to your organisation’s sector and operational context
